Below is a link to an Article I wrote for the IPM Member's Quarterly in the Spring of 2015, which contains a handy summary of the basics, as well as key tips to proactively protect your organization from departing employees.
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Leaks in the Trump White House and Game of Thrones? Does all the US news coverage on information leaks have you curious about Employee Confidentiality?
Features - Is Your Organization Truly Protected? by Colin Fetter

Don't overlook the duty to inquire Employees are generally expected to inform their employers if they have a disability and/or need...
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